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Tetairoa McMillan vs Tyler WarrenWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Tetairoa McMillan is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 10.5 PPG to Tyler Warren's 8.9 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Tetairoa McMillan is the better fantasy play this season.

Cross-position decisions depend on league format. In half-PPR, Tetairoa McMillan (10.5 PPG) is the higher-floor play. Tyler Warren (8.9 PPG) could win a specific week on touchdown variance. For FLEX spots, lean toward the player with the softer defensive matchup that week rather than defaulting to season averages.

Low confidence: the production gap is narrow enough that weekly context matters more than the season line.

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WRCarolina Panthers#26PPG LEADER
Tetairoa McMillan
PPG
10.5
Games
17
Rec
70
Rec Yds
1,014
Rec TDs
7
Targets
122
Bye
Week 5
TEIndianapolis Colts#12
Tyler Warren
PPG
8.9
Games
17
Rec
76
Rec Yds
817
Rec TDs
4
Targets
112
Bye
Week 13

The Edge Chart

VolumeEfficiencyTD UpsideFloorCeilingDurability
Tetairoa McMillan
Tyler Warren

Head to Head

10.5 PPG8.9 PPG
17 GP17 GP
Bye: Week 5Bye: Week 13

Fantasy Tiers

Tetairoa McMillan: Tier 4 (Bench/Bye Fill) WR (ranked #26 at the position). Tyler Warren: Tier 2 (Strong Starter) TE (ranked #12 at the position). Comparing across positions, raw PPG is less useful than positional scarcity. A Tier 4 (Bench/Bye Fill) WR is harder to replace on waivers than a Tier 2 (Strong Starter) TE in most league formats.

Tetairoa McMillan vs Tyler Warren: The Full Breakdown

Comparing Tetairoa McMillan (WR, Carolina Panthers) against Tyler Warren (TE, Indianapolis Colts) means weighing two different roles in your fantasy lineup. Tetairoa McMillan averaged 10.5 PPG in 2025 over 17 games, while Tyler Warren posted 8.9 PPG across 17 games.

Cross-position FLEX decisions cannot be made on PPG alone. Positional scarcity, matchup quality, floor versus ceiling, and league scoring format all shift the answer. A 14 PPG tight end in a thin TE week is often worth more than a 16 PPG receiver in a deep WR week, because the opportunity cost on the waiver wire is wildly different.

DraftCall's AI engine weighs all of these signals and returns a verdict with clear reasoning, so you are not cross-referencing four different rankings tabs on a Sunday morning.

Tetairoa McMillan has his bye in Week 5, Tyler Warren in Week 13. Plan your FLEX rotation around those weeks, especially if either player is anchoring your roster.

Trade Value + Dynasty Outlook

Both are in a similar trade value range. A straight swap would be fair in most leagues, with the tiebreaker going to whichever manager values schedule or bye week more. Dynasty outlook: Tetairoa McMillan (age 23) has years of prime production ahead. Buy-and-hold dynasty asset. Tyler Warren (age 24) has years of prime production ahead. Buy-and-hold dynasty asset.

Did You Know?

  • Tetairoa McMillan outscored Tyler Warren by a projected 27 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
  • Tetairoa McMillan scored 7 total touchdowns in 2025 (0.4 per game), making him one of the more reliable scoring options at wide receiver.
  • Tetairoa McMillan saw 122 targets in 2025. Target volume is the single strongest predictor of weekly PPR production at the wide receiver position.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Tetairoa McMillan vs Tyler Warren: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
StatTetairoa McMillanTyler Warren
PPG (Half-PPR)10.58.9
Games Played1717
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)179151
Receptions7076
Rec/Game4.14.5
Receiving Yards1,014817
Rec Yds/Game59.648.1
Receiving TDs74
Targets122112
Target Share/Game7.26.6
Age2324
Bye WeekWeek 5Week 13

Summary

The 2025 numbers favor Tetairoa McMillan at 10.5 PPG, 1.6 points per game above Tyler Warren's 8.9. But season stats only tell part of the story. DraftCall's AI factors in weekly matchup, recent form, and injury status to give you a verdict that updates with the latest data.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start Tetairoa McMillan or Tyler Warren in fantasy football?

Based on 2025 season averages, Tetairoa McMillan has the edge at 10.5 PPG compared to Tyler Warren's 8.9 PPG. However, the best start depends on weekly matchup, recent form, and injury status. DraftCall's app provides real-time AI-powered verdicts that factor in all of these variables.

How many fantasy points did Tetairoa McMillan and Tyler Warren average in 2025?

Tetairoa McMillan averaged 10.5 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 17 games in 2025. Tyler Warren averaged 8.9 PPG over 17 games. That is a difference of 1.6 points per game.

When are Tetairoa McMillan and Tyler Warren's bye weeks in 2026?

Tetairoa McMillan (CAR) has a bye in Week 5, and Tyler Warren (IND) has a bye in Week 13. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.